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Wendy Rieger during her college years

Communications ·

New Scholarship Honors Local News Legend and Alumna Wendy Rieger

The scholarship aims to empower the next generation of aspiring journalists at SOC.
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The signage for "Lydecker Way" in front of the President's House on AU's campus.

Announcement ·

Celebrating Lydecker Way and Tunnel

The new naming recognizes the generous gift of Charlie Lydecker, SPA/BA ’85, and Christine Lydecker, Kogod/BSBA ’86, Kogod/MS ’88, to support student thriving at AU.
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Insight Into Diversity Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award 2024

Alumni ·

AU’s Alumni Association Receives Inclusive Excellence Award

Inclusive excellence, a cornerstone at AU, honored by Insight Into Diversity magazine.
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portrait of LaTanya Sothern at AU

Alumni ·

Greetings from LaTanya Sothern

A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President LaTanya Sothern
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Collage of archival documents and an empty picture frame with a question mark.

On Campus ·

A Time-Old Question: Who Was Mary Graydon?

Generations of Eagles know Mary Graydon's name. Yet, the identity of one of AU's earliest benefactresses has long retained an air of mystery.
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Rosy Chavez-Martinez sits reading on the steps in the School of International Service atrium at American University.

Alumni ·

Honing a Global Vision

At SIS, Rosy Chavez-Martinez, SIS/BA ’24, a recipient of the Raynard Family and Andrew Juster Family Scholarships, pursues her interest in security and policy in Latin America.
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Attendees at the 2024 Celebration of Scholatships luncheon.

Alumni ·

Gathering in Community to Celebrate Scholarships

The 2024 Celebration of Scholarships marked an annual moment for scholarship recipients and donors to meet, mingle, and connect.
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Alisyn Camerota Combat Love American University

Communications ·

CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota to Share New Book at AU

"Combat Love" is a personal reflection on adolescence and the evolution of Camerota’s relationship with her mother.
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"Change Can't Wait" displayed in the Morgan Library in New York City

Alumni ·

Last Stop on the Change Can’t Wait Tour: A Return to the Big Apple

Nearly 300 Eagle alumni, faculty, and university leadership gathered for a topic exploration entitled “More Than a Game: The Role of Sports in Society.”
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AU Field Hockey team gathered in a huddle with Coach Jennings.

Alumni ·

New Field Hockey Endowment Champions a Beloved Coach and Program

Former student-athletes, colleagues, and others from the AU field hockey community have created AU Athletics' first sport-specific endowment to honor Head Field Hockey Coach Steve Jennings.
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